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Applied Cybersecurity
The Applied Cybersecurity site provides government information about cybersecurity products offered commercially.
About Applied Cybersecurity
This NIST page lists links to free and low-cost online cybersecurity and information technology learning content. The resources are hosted by outside organizations, not by NIST, and the page says that naming a provider does not imply NIST recommends or endorses it or that it is the best available option.
The listed resources cover career development, employee awareness training, educator materials, and K-12 content. Some are open to anyone, while others are limited to specific groups such as U.S. government personnel, federal contractors, or veterans. The page states that some resources may contribute to professional learning objectives or lead to industry certifications or online degrees, but not all of them do.
Key features
- Links to free and low-cost cybersecurity learning content from outside providers
- Free 15-minute Amazon course covering phishing, data privacy, and social engineering
- Free Cisco Introduction to Cybersecurity course, available in English and Spanish
- Free eLearning for Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors
- Free Blue Team training labs for SOC analysts, threat hunters, and DFIR professionals
- Learning modules and a global community forum in the 30 Days to Learn It Challenge
Best for: Learners exploring cybersecurity careers or working professionals seeking free or low-cost introductory training, provided they meet the eligibility rules of the specific provider.
Good for
- Collects many free and low-cost options from several providers in one place
- Some listed resources state they may lead to industry certifications or degrees
- The Cisco course is listed as available in multiple languages
Watch out for
- Some programs are restricted to government employees, contractors, or veterans
- The LinkedIn pathway requires a LinkedIn account and is listed as available until 2025
- The ISC2 free offer applies only to the first one million participants
Applied Cybersecurity at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Applied Cybersecurity FAQ
Does NIST endorse the providers listed on this page?
No. The page states that identification of commercial entities or materials is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST, nor that they are necessarily the best available for the purpose.
Do all of the listed courses lead to a certification?
No. The page states that some, but not all, of the listed content may contribute toward professional learning objectives or lead to industry certifications and online degrees.
Who can use CISA Learning?
The listed CISA Learning training is for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government employees, federal contractors, and U.S. military veterans.
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